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W251 MCD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

215,743 mi
Last recorded215,743 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 MCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 215,743 miles

Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately Steering cross shaft close to diff on lock but not fouling (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Floor not fully secure Wheel arch floor pan week (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 210,405 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 210,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 202,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 202,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2023 194,030 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2022 185,663 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 179,009 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2020 171,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2019 166,205 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2018 157,701 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2018 157,701 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jun 2017 143,624 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 133,236 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 126,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 120,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 115,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 114,943 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 109,200 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front and nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

offside front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2011 102,564 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2011 102,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 95,982 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 95,982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 87,910 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 80,806 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 71,809 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 61,615 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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W251 MCD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W251 MCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W251 MCD registered?

W251 MCD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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